Answer: A) "Let's discuss how we can meet our clients' needs."
Explanation:
Assertive behaviour is "Behavior that allows a person to act in his or her best interests, to stand up without undue anxiety and able to express his or her honest feeling comfortably.
This statement "A) Let's discuss how we can meet our clients' needs" is best suitable by the nurse as this statement justifies several characteristics of assertive behaviour including decision making in positive way, stay calm, honest communication, listen actively, and agree to disagree.
Other statement B, C, and D are not showing assertive behaviour as negative response ( statement "B"), panic ( statement "C"), and less problem-solving approach to conflict ( statement "D").
Hence, the correct option is A) "Let's discuss how we can meet our clients' needs."
E. to set a goal of reaching her optimal weight
This would be known as a communication skill, communication is also a really important must to health. Being able to communicate about your feelings, pain, symptoms, and so on lets others know ways to help you and get an idea of what may be going on